Academy award-winning actor and Grammy
award-winning musician, Jamie Foxx has been announced as
host for the 2018 BET Awards, taking place at the
Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Returning to the stage as host for the
second time after nearly a decade, Foxx joins an A-List
roster of comedians and entertainers who have lit the room,
including Leslie Jones, Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis
Ross, Chris Rock, Mo’Nique, Kevin Hart and Chris
Tucker.
The 50-year-old singer-and-actor's
appointment as presenter comes a week after the nominations were
announced for this year's ceremony.
In an Instagram post, Foxx wrote, “This
year’s @betawards are gonna be a party and celebration all in one
cuz your boy is hosting and I’m #backonmyfunnyshit so get ready!!!!
We’re just gonna celebrate greatness and have a phuckin good time.
June 24 live from LA.”
This year’s broadcast celebrates
18-years of dynamic performances, groundbreaking moments, the hottest
talent in the showbiz game, and entertainment’s most
thought-provoking players. Most importantly, the “BET Awards”
continues to tackle culturally relevant topics and conversations,
setting the standard for one of the most intently unconventional,
news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts.
In a BET awards first, the
top nominees from Africa and Europe will now compete for the Best
International Act category, with the winner being honoured as
part of the US broadcast.
Recognising the
growing international appeal of African artistes, five African
artistes have been honoured in the BET Awards. Leading the
transformed Best International Act Award category from
Nigeria will be Davido and Tiwa Savage, South
African rapper Cassper Nyovest, Gqom
evolutionists Distruction Boyz and Congolese star, Fally
Ipupa.
Also included in the category
are French performers, Booba and Dadju and
UK acts J Hus, Stefflon
Don and Stormzy.
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